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Interceptor 007 – deployed in Ballona Creek, L.A. County – was damaged in the recent storm affecting California.

On Jan 9, one of Interceptor 007's barriers was damaged in California’s storms. Strong flow damaged one of the barriers, while several floats escaped. However, the Interceptor itself was unharmed and has collected over 38,555 kg (85,000 lbs) of trash since deployment. A new barrier is being produced, and we aim to have it installed by mid-Feb.




An angry Youtuber takes his frustration about the homeless situation out on a couple of SMPD officers.


Felix “xQc” Lengyel is one of the biggest streamers in the world. Known for his controversial (and loud) opinions as well as his talented gaming, amassing 11.5 million followers on Twitch. The trendsetting streamer is largely seen in front of a monitor, but the hermit decided to do some rare physical activity.


Oscar from Hecho En Venice goes to Bay Street Boards in Santa Monica to check out their Board Swap.





The righthand lanes of northbound and southbound PCH will be closed from Big Rock Drive to Tuna Canyon Road weeknights, 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM, January 23 to approximately March 23 for Southern California Gas Company gas line repair work. The work is required to enable Caltrans to proceed with slope restoration work on the coastal side of PCH south of Big Rock Drive. Crews will replace and relocate two steel gas lines, requiring digging a trench that will be covered by a steel plate during the day. Some daytime work may be required. Residents and businesses near the work site may notice noise, vibrations and dust.



Photos via Venice Justice Committee


On Saturday, a brush fire was reported a few minutes before 1 p.m., and it was described as being one-eighth of an acre above 19056 W. Pacific Coast Hwy. Reports stated the the "Fire possibly originated from a homeless encampment. LAFD eventually put out the 1-acre fire.



Hazarous marine and surf conditions caused by strong NW winds and large seas will affect the waters and coast Sun into Mon. Use caution if you are planning to be on or near the water.



Point Dume access road & parking lot closed due to storm damage. The Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors is doing emergency repairs in close coordination with CA Coastal Commission. The beach remains open, but is heavily eroded - hazardous conditions, beachgoers advised to stay away. For info call 424-526-7777

These are just a few of the 200+ photos from this session. If you were out there, you probably got some surfing shots, probably multiple photos, they will be in the complete photo galleries for this day, check them out, the links to the complete galleries are down below.